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Deck It Out!

You need to put an expensive sealant on a wood deck to protect it from the weather. The shape of the deck is a regular hexagon with a perimeter of 120 ft. If one gallon of sealant covers 125 ft2 and costs $8.50, what will be the total cost to seal the deck?

Problem Solving Framework:


Define the Problem
What is the problem about? What is it asking you to do?

Analyze the Problem


What do you know from the problem scenario or lessons that can help solve the problem? What do you need to know in order to solve the problem?

Brainstorm Strategies for Solving the Problem


What strategies might you use to solve the problem? How will you start the problem?

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